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Katrena
Piedmont, NC
Very Berry Strawberry Children's Tylenol is Not gluten-free
1 star rating

a busy mom, family oriented, a nurse
Cons
    no label for gluten content

JUN
30
2008

Tylenol Children's Fever Reducer & Pain Reliever Oral Suspension, Very Berry Strawberry — 

My children have symptoms of celiac disease and experience terrible abdominal pain if they eat/drink just a small amount of gluten (wheat, rye, barley).

Some companies list their products as having gluten or possible gluten contamination or as gluten-free on the packaging, but most don't. Some have a tab on the website labeled something like "allergy information," but I could not find that on the Tylenol website.

To my knowledge, this product is not gluten free (but isn't labeled as such). Only the grape flavor in the children's Tylenol brand is (as of a few months ago).

I will give them credit that when I contacted them about gluten content that they did give me information at the time that grape was gluten free and they sent me some free coupons.

We give medicine like this to our children to help with pain--imagine how hard it is to watch your child cry even more because the pain worsens.

Nothing is simple with celiac disease--it sure would be simpler if I could look on the label rather than contacting the manufacturer of every food/drink/medicine manufacturer if I want to try a new product.

Last edited on Jul 07, 2008



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Katrena wrote on Jul 19, 2008 at 2:22PM

In response to joyjoy's comment from Jul 19, 2008 at 9:56AM:

I feel for you in having food allergies! They have improved labeling over the years, but they have a LONG way to go, especially with medications. I believe there are proposals for some new regulations, but I'm not sure exactly what has passed at this point. Hang in there and I understand how hard it is to do any meal spur of the moment or even to eat out or at someone else's house.

joyjoy wrote on Jul 19, 2008 at 9:56AM

I don't have celiac disease but I do have food allergies. Your review shows why I won't try a new food if I can't find out the full ingredients.

Katrena wrote on Jul 2, 2008 at 11:21PM

In response to PattyTherre's comment from Jul 2, 2008 at 10:21PM:

I plan to post more info soon regarding celiac disease--it's helped me so much to go gluten-free.

PattyTherre wrote on Jul 2, 2008 at 10:21PM

In response to Katrena's comment from Jul 1, 2008 at 8:58PM:

It seems I have run to into a lot of people with Celiac now that I know about it. One of my doctors has it and thought I might but I never got tested. I don't think I have any signs of it. But I will be watching your reviews for suggestions to pass on!

Katrena wrote on Jul 1, 2008 at 8:58PM

In response to PattyTherre's comment from Jul 1, 2008 at 4:47PM:

I'm so sorry to hear about your nephew's diagnosis, but he's lucky to at least know what to avoid. Many people never do find out what's causing their symptoms. One of the greatest gifts you can give him is to support him, search out gluten free products and advocate for gluten free labeling. I just started writing reviews for this site yesterday so keep checking back--I plan to post about many more gluten free products in the future.

PattyTherre wrote on Jul 1, 2008 at 4:47PM

My nephew has Celiac Disease and finding the right products for him is so tough. They really need to let people know what is in the stuff so they can make an informed decision.